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Whitaker's World of Facts 2009

Whitaker's World of Facts 2009

by RussellAsh (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $3.25
Synopsis

Fully updated and revised for 2009, this single volume family reference book comes from the publishers of the renowned Whitaker's Almanack. It combines the most up-to-date, 'must have' information on every important subject on earth, with lashings of fact files, world record-breakers and 'top ten' style lists - all lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs. Hugely entertaining and informative, this book is a superb reference title for all the family. Praise for the first edition includes: Russell Ash is the king of lists, the author of reference books that offer a short cut to pub-quiz stardom. The Independent A Christmas read to dip into again and again. Essential Stuff. The Sunday Times

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 320
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 1408105861
ISBN 13: 9781408105863
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: A new, exciting format for the family reference market. Combines the range and factual authority of Whitaker's Almanack with compelling and fascinating lists compiled by Russell Ash. Includes hundreds of ranked lists, world record breakers and amazing facts. Covers an encyclopaedic range of subjects, including time, space, science and technology, world history, countries, music, film and sports. Suitable for children and adults alike - for study, general knowledge and pleasure. Includes links to reputable websites for even more information.

Author Bio
An inveterate collector of facts and figures, Russell Ash is a renowned author of popular reference titles, including the best-selling Top Ten of Everything and related titles. Russell has attracted extensive publicity and has appeared on many radio and TV programmes, including the Oprah Winfrey Show.